FUNAAB Appoints Prof. Kazeem Bello as New Director of COBFAS
FUNAAB has appointed Prof. Kazeem Bello as the new Director of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) for a three-year term starting March 17, 2025.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the appointment of Prof. Kazeem Bello as the new Director of the Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS). His tenure will span three years, commencing from March 17, 2025, to March 16, 2028.
Prof. Bello, a renowned Animal Scientist from the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), was appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde. The appointment was formally conveyed in a letter signed by the Registrar, Dr. Titus Adeniyi, who congratulated Prof. Bello and expressed confidence in his ability to enhance the impact of COBFAS.
COBFAS remains a key initiative at FUNAAB, dedicated to providing students with hands-on agricultural training while fostering community development and sustainable farming practices. Under Prof. Bello’s leadership, the university anticipates significant advancements in experiential learning, research-driven agricultural solutions, and strengthened community engagement.
Prof. Bello’s appointment underscores FUNAAB’s commitment to excellence in agricultural education and innovation, further positioning the institution as a leader in practical and research-based farming solutions.
